FareShare Plus is a community cash and carry that operates alongside our main warehouse at FareShare Greater Manchester. It gives our Community Food Members an alternative way to access the surplus good-to-eat food we have in stock by letting organisations browse the food on offer and take away what they need.
Each week, around 80 charities and community groups visit FareShare Plus to buy the food they use to support their local communities. For many groups, food acts as a gateway to offer wider support services. If you’re interested in joining FareShare as a Community Food Member, find out how to join FareShare.
In this episode of Food Stories, we take you on a tour of our FareShare Plus operation and introduce you to some of our Community Food Members who visit regularly – including St George’s Day Centre in Bolton and Fresh, which supports schools in Stockport. The community cash and carry model allows these organisations to access affordable food, making a meaningful impact on families in need.
To explore how this model works in practice, read our related story: Surplus Food With a Smile.
If you’re inspired to help, consider supporting our work as a volunteer or fundraise for charity.
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